Two-deep

Memphis

at Tulane · Fri Oct 16 · 07:30 PM ET · ESPN

73
86
OFF
76
DEF
Average
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Starters

  1. QBMarcus Stokes
  2. RBJaylin Carter
  3. WRStonka Burnside
  4. TEHunter Tipton
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Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 2
    85
    Marcus StokesRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 3
    71
    Air NolandRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
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RB
  1. 6
    83
    Jaylin CarterSO/TR
    Starter
  2. 28
    83
    Manny CoveyRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 7
    79
    Dallan HaydenRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 5
    78
    Stonka BurnsideRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 13
    71
    Jemyri DavisRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 12
    90
    Brady KluseJR
    Starter
  2. 11
    70
    Jermane HayesSO/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 1
    91
    Tychaun ChapmanRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 17
    79
    Alante BrownRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 0
    91
    Hunter TiptonRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 14
    72
    Aidan O'CallaghanRS SO/TR
LT
  1. 71
    85
    Xavier AllenSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 78
    75
    Riley McGeheeJR/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 75
    85
    Skyler GrantRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 76
    72
    Parker MitchellRS SR/TR
C
  1. 73
    74
    Phillip GrayRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 50
    74
    Koby KeenumRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 55
    78
    Maarten WoudsmaRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 77
    78
    Brian GrantRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 59
    85
    Aaron KarasRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 66
    79
    Carde SmithRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER

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Next game kickoff time

Memphis Tigers plays Tulane away on Fri, Oct 16. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachCharles Huff1st season
Offensive CoordinatorKevin Decker
Defensive CoordinatorLance Guidry

Team Stats

6 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
38.5
Yards/G
516.7
Pass Yds/G
269.7
Rush Yds/G
247.0
TO Margin
5
3rd Down %
49.30%
Total TD
30
Sacks
15
TFL
29
INT
6
Team Analysis
WHY #65 IN WS POWER
Results this season-6.0 pts

Lost to Boise State Broncos, who wasn't ranked, in week 2.

2025 SP+: 2.1

85%

Roster talent: 51st percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #72 national

6%

Returning production: 6%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −6.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

39 adds in two-deep · avg 77 OVR · top add: T. Chapman (WR, 91, from Southern Miss)

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Memphis Starting Quarterback

Memphis Tigers starting lineup

Memphis starting lineup: QB Marcus Stokes, RB Jaylin Carter, WR-X Stonka Burnside, TE Hunter Tipton. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Marcus Stokes is the projected starting quarterback for Memphis as of October 15, 2026. Air Noland is listed second.

Memphis also projects Jaylin Carter at running back, Stonka Burnside at wide receiver and Hunter Tipton at tight end.

The full Memphis Tigers two-deep was last updated October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Marcus Stokes · QBJaylin Carter · RBStonka Burnside · WR-XHunter Tipton · TE

Common questions

Who is Memphis's starting quarterback?
Marcus Stokes is the projected starting quarterback for Memphis as of October 15, 2026. Air Noland is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Memphis?
Jaylin Carter is the projected starter at running back for Memphis, with Manny Covey listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Memphis?
Stonka Burnside is the projected starter at wide receiver for Memphis, with Jemyri Davis listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Memphis?
Hunter Tipton is the projected starter at tight end for Memphis, with Aidan O'Callaghan listed second.
When was the Memphis Tigers depth chart last updated?
The Memphis Tigers depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 15, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Memphis's record last season?
Memphis Tigers finished 8-5 (4-4 in American Athletic play).
When does Memphis Tigers play next?
Memphis Tigers plays Tulane away on Fri, Oct 16. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

Full Memphis roster

Every player on the Memphis Tigers depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Stonka Burnside, Jemyri Davis

WR: Brady Kluse, Jermane Hayes

WR: Tychaun Chapman, Alante Brown

LT: Xavier Allen, Riley McGehee

LG: Skyler Grant, Parker Mitchell

C: Phillip Gray, Koby Keenum

RG: Maarten Woudsma, Brian Grant

RT: Aaron Karas, Carde Smith

TE: Hunter Tipton, Aidan O'Callaghan

QB: Marcus Stokes, Air Noland

RB: Jaylin Carter, Manny Covey, Dallan Hayden

Defense

DE: J'Mond Tapp, Joseph Head Jr.

NT: Taylor Burton, Jacari Gatling

DT: Jaden McKinney, KJ Miles

DE: Elijah Kinsler, Jabari Ishmael, J'Mari Monette

WLB: Zach Ruffin, JJ Clayton

MLB: Mike Montgomery, Trey McDonald

CB: Chauncey Logan Jr., Ellis Ellis Jr.

SS: Dylan Smith, Chase Pinkston

FS: Ahmere Foster, Dylan King

CB: Anthony Richard Jr., Darius Malcolm Jr.

NB: Ian Foster, Beni Mwamba

Special Teams

PT: Harrison Tuck, Jake Snyder

PK: Philippe Laforge, Tarik Ahmetbasic

KO: Tarik Ahmetbasic, Philippe Laforge

LS: Weston Simmons, Ben Majors

H: Harrison Tuck, Jake Snyder

PR: Alante Brown, Manny Covey

KR: Alante Brown, Ian Foster